Travel Physical Therapist

Specialty: Physical Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist: Shift Information Available shifts are 8 or 9 hours per day, working 4 days per week.

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Experience: Previous experience working directly with patients in a long-term care or hospital setting

Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong documentation skills, excellent verbal communication, ability to provide satisfactory patient services, team-oriented, and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Position Summary: A Physical Therapist develops and implements rehabilitation programs aimed at helping patients regain their physical function following an injury or surgery. Additionally, they assist in managing or alleviating pain for patients with degenerative conditions or terminal diseases. Physical Therapists utilize various methods, including physical activity, massage, and musculoskeletal manipulation, to facilitate patient recovery. They collaborate with other therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes, with the focus primarily on outpatient care.

Responsibilities: Consult with patients to assess their physical condition, symptoms, and medical history. Diagnose movement dysfunction through patient observation and interaction. Develop tailored treatment plans for individual patients. Guide patients in therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their conditions. Utilize hands-on therapy, including massage, to relieve pain and promote healing. Maintain detailed records of patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress. Communicate patient progress and current status to families, healthcare providers, and care committees as appropriate. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Professional Communication: Ensure confidentiality in all matters related to patients, families, and staff. Interact with patients and families from diverse developmental and sociocultural backgrounds. Provide information to reduce patient and family anxiety and foster an environment of acceptance and care. Maintain professional relationships and effectively communicate with other healthcare team members. Initiate communication regarding clinical priorities and security concerns with supervisors as necessary.

Teamwork: Accept assignments based on priority, competencies, and unit needs. Collaborate closely with colleagues to provide clinical assistance and complete tasks. Report on patient conditions to relevant healthcare professionals. Engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution to promote effective team dynamics. Arrive on time and adhere to scheduled shifts.

Professional Development: Participate in in-service training, continuing education, and departmental meetings. Contribute to annual reviews of peer performance as requested. Actively respond to opportunities for improvement in patient care and customer service. Thrive Staffing Job ID #19027560. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Thrive Staffing: At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.